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Patent GB-608066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to animated devices for advertising and amusement purposes
IPC: G09F11/23
Filed: 1946-02-14
Abstract: 608,066. Movable displays. THATCHER, J. S. Feb. 14, 1946, Nos. 4675 and 7560. [Class 3(i)] [Also in Group XV] An animated device for advertising and amusement purposes comprises a model of a container for liquid or other substances mounted so that it can be tilted from a vertical to a pouring position, and a transparent or translucent model of a glass or equivalent container for receiving the substance, which container is open at the bottom and in which a coloured member simulating the liquid or other substance can be reciprocated in synchronism with the tilting of the bottle to effect an imitation of filling and emptying of the container. As shown, the mechanism of an electric clock 8 drives cams 9, 23. Cam 9 bears on the curved end 11 of a lever 12 pivoted at 13 and through a weighted link 16, tilts an imitation bottle 4 about a pivot 19. The curvation of the cam 9 is such that the bottle tilts slowly and returns quickly to a vertical position. Movement past the vertical is prevented by a stop 22. Cam 23 acting through levers 25, 27 raises a member 6 simulating liquid up through the open bottom of an imitation glass 5. The return of member 6 to its original position is accelerated by a weight 29. In a modification, the bottle may be replaced by a model of a container for granular, powdered or flake-like substances, and the glass by a model of a bowl, while the member 6 may imitate soap bubbles or lather. An illuminated " stop-go " device 30 is actuated through switch mechanism from the moving parts of the device.
Patent GB-139297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cards and paper sheets for calendars, postcards, menu cards and the like
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1919-02-25
Abstract: 139,297. Warrens, H. L. Feb. 25, 1919. Post cards and letter-paper; menu and like cards.-Cards and sheets of paper are cut inwards for a short distance from one edge, to one side of the central line, and the cut parts are folded in opposite directions to form two unequal feet c, d, thus providing an integral stand for displaying matter, such as a calendar, menu, picture, photograph, memoranda, or advertisernents. Or the cards or sheets may be provided with an indication, such as a printed line or line of perforations, for the cut, and instructions for cutting and bending. In the case of a post card, the feet are provided on the edge adjacent to the printed heading, so that this is not seen when the card is stood upright. A sheet of letter paper may be combined with a detachable portion of post-card size marked for cutting to form feet.
Patent GB-308426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to bed-settees
IPC: A47C17/22
Filed: 1928-02-15
Abstract: 308,426. Hurwich, A., and Hurwich, S. Feb. 15, 1928. Bedsteads convertible into seats.-In a settee convertible into a bed, the fixed back 3 is provided with a passage way 28 through which the mattress frame 6, 8, 10 is slidable, and the part 6 is adapted to fold so as to be flush with the rear face of the back. The part 6 can be accommodated within a recess 24, and. held therein by a catch 29. Anti-friction rollers 22 may ba provided to engage grooves in the parts 6 and 8, and the extension 10 may be provided with legs 16. A skirt 27 may be provided on the frame 6, to cover the mouth of the opening 28.
Patent GB-646082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the cylinders and crank cases of internal combustion engines
IPC: F01B1/12
Filed: 1948-02-18
Abstract: 646,082. Cylinders. COMPACT POWER PRODUCTS, Inc. Feb. 18, 1948, No. 4750. Convention date, Aug. 5, 1946. [Class 7(ii)] A cylinder barrel and the crank case are made from two parts 10 which are united on an axial plane, the head 15 being held by an annular flange 15A embraced by semi-annular grooves in the parts 10, which are preferably die-cast and include the sump base 16. The parts 10 are united round a liner 14 by bolts 11 or by a bonding agent. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also a cylinder head formed of two halves integral with the parts 10 and a separate sparking plug socket clamped between the halves. The crank case may be closed by a separate plate. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-1277693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the installation of screwpumps
Inventor: CLOUGH GEORGE FRANCIS GILBERT
IPC: F04B19/12
Filed: 1970-01-31
Abstract: 1277693 Archimedean screw pumps SIMONHARTLEY Ltd 11 Jan 1971 [31 Jan 1970] 4777/70 Heading F1C In a method of screeding the trough of an Archimedean screw pump, a screeding strip 20 of plastics material is clipped on to the outer edge of one of the screw blades 23, the strip being slotted at 22 for this purpose, and the screw is rotated so that a portion 24 of the strip trails behind the blade to screed the trough, the strip being subsequently removed. The strip may be extruded from nylon, polypropylene or PVC. It is stated to be known to temporarily tack-weld a steel screeding strip to the outer edge of the blade.
Patent GB-549171-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in knitting method and machine
IPC: D04B9/10
Filed: 1941-03-13
Abstract: 549,171. Knitting-machines. SCOTT & WILLIAMS, Inc. March 13, 1941, No. 4778/42. Convention date Sept. 14, 1940. Divided out of 549,239. [Class 74 (ii)] In a machine having patterning mechanism comprising a trick wheel 76 and cams 52, 54, 56, 58 selectively operated by the wheel to engage pattern butts arranged upon knitting members of the machine, the members are arranged in groups and the butts upon the trick wheel are arranged so that the trick wheel can be advanced to effect a subsequent selection of a succeeding group while not effecting a selection of the group passing the cams. The invention is described with reference to a superposed cylinder machine in which the sliders in the bottom cylinder are selected for producing designs by tucking, and are divided into groups corresponding to the instep and sole needles. The pattern butts upon one group are at one or more levels, and the pattern butts of the second group are arranged at another level or other levels. The trick wheel is racked twice per revolution of the needle cylinders, and as shown in Fig. 7 the controlling butts upon the trick wheel are arranged so that as the sole needles pass the pattern cams the sole needle controlling butts s can remain unchanged. column I to S, although the trick wheel has been racked. In the same way in the next rack of the trick wheel, while the instep needles are passing the pattern cams, the instep needle controlling butts i remain unchanged, column S to I. The mechanism for effecting tucking can be rendered inoperative by levers 132, 136 actuated by the main pattern drum 134 and which cause the pattern cams 52 .. 58 to be held in inactive position and prevent actuation of the pawl 82 which racks the trick wheel 76. Specifications 411,300, 417,554 and 532,577 are referred to.
Patent GB-555845-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing black skin from inside the fish
IPC: A22C25/14
Filed: 1942-04-11
Abstract: 555,845. Dressing fish. SMITH, M., and FRIEDRICH, C. H. April 11, 1942, No. 4805. [Class 28 (ii)] A machine for removing the internal black skin of fish with the head &c. comprises a trough 37 in which the fish is placed belly upwards, rotary disc knives 29, 29a for cutting open the belly, unsharpened members 7, 7a for partial decapitation, and roughened curved members 33, 33a adapted for oscillation about shafts 30, 30a and for rising and falling motion. As the head of the fish when placed in the trough abuts against a lever 38, motion is imparted to toothed wheels 18, 18a and through connecting rods to slotted arms 12, 12a for oscillating members 33, 33a. The members 7, 7a are brought together to partially sever the head. At the same time the rotary knives are driven by worm gear 21, 24. A sloping arm 11 on the member 12 raises a roller 9 on a frame 10 to impart vertical movement to the surfaces 33, 33a which are spring supported from sectors rigid with the members 8, 8a. The parts 7, 7a lift the head above the body of the fish which is pushed forward, leaving the head, gut and black skin behind.
Patent GB-123984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: SAVY EMILE LOUIS ALFRED
IPC: F26B9/06
Filed: 1919-02-26
Abstract: 123,984. Savy, E. L. A. Nov. 30, 1916, [Convention date]. Coil-tube apparatus.-An air heater 18 for use with drying-apparatus comprises a double steam coil discharging its exhaust steam and water into a header 20 connected with a steam-trap 21. From the header, a cylindrical reservoir 22 extends upwards, which assists in heating the air and ensures its passing over the coils.
Patent GB-537322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in gas burners
IPC: F23D14/04
Filed: 1940-03-15
Abstract: 537,322. Burners. ELECTROLUX, Ltd. March 15, 1940, No. 4863. Convention date, April 13, 1939. [Class 75 (i)] Atmospheric gas burners. - A burner, particularly for refrigerators, comprises a member moulded from fireproof mouldable material preferably containing steatite, and formed with a mixing tube, and a burner-head having at least three outflow openings for the air-gas mixture. The burner shown in the Figure, comprises an aluminium or aluminium-alloy bracket 10 formed with a gasinlet 13 and a connection 14 for a manometer &c. A ring 18 of hard material such as brass or bronze is cast into the bracket and is threaded to receive a nozzle 19 and a tube 23. A tube 20, moulded from fireproof material, is formed with air-slits 21, 22, a mixing-chamber 17, and four long, divergent outflow openings 24. The tube 20 rests on the ring 18 and is formed with projections 28 abutting on the tube 23. A shoulder on the tube 23 retains the tube 20. Air enters the spaces between the projections 28, flows through the space between the tubes, and enters the mixing-chamber through the slits 21, 22.
Patent GB-755649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pressure sensitive control devices for actuation by a pressure medium
IPC: H01H35/34
Filed: 1954-02-19
Abstract: 755,649. Pressure - operated governors. BOSCH GES., R. Feb. 19, 1954 [Feb. 21, 1953; Feb. 21, 1953; Feb. 21, 1953; Feb. 21, 1953], No. 4956/54. Class 57 [Also in Group XXXVII] The diaphragm of a pressure sensitive device, e.g. a switch or governor, is deformed towards the pressure inlet by its mounting in the switch housing so as to prevent tension stresses therein when deflected in the other direction by the pressure. The housing 22 has a recess 29 of diameter slightly less than that of the diaphragm 27 which is held in the recess by a steel plate 28 which is secured by lips 31 pressed out from the inner surface of the housing. A mushroomheaded bolt 44 rests on the diaphragm and acts on a spring contact disc 41 secured to a contact pin 34. The bolt 44 is insulated from the disc 41 by an insulating button 48 in the disc (as shown), or by an insulating tip on the end of the bolt (Fig. 3, not shown). The diaphragm is non-metallic.
Patent GB-1496892-A (GB)
Title: Decoration materials
IPC: D06P5/24
Filed: 1975-01-09
Abstract: 1496892 Transfer printing carrier FABPRINT Ltd 9 Jan 1975 [15 Feb 1974 4 March 1974 21 June 1974 30 July 1974] 04964/77 04965/77 04966/77 and 04967/77 Divided out of 1496891 A decoration material comprises a flexible substrate having a removable layer thereon. the removable layer containing a dyestuff and/or pigment and being based on a polymeric material capable of adhering to a material to be decorated more strongly under the action of heat and pressure than the layer adheres to the flexible support which polymeric material is one which either decomposes substantially without residue on heating or which on heating forms a discontinuous deposit on the material to be decorated and the removable layer containing in addition to the dyes or pigment, one or more agents serving to fix the dye or pigment on the material to be decorated. Film forming polymers exemplified are polyvinyl butyral, polyvinyl formal, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, cellulose nitrate and ethyl cellulose. Fixation assistants include acids, alkalis, sodium bisulphite, sodium dithionite, urea, thiourea, solvent plasticizers, and cross-linking agents for the polymer. The decoration materials are used for decorating fabrics of synthetic or natural fibres by transfer printing.
Patent GB-637617-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic relay
IPC: H01H50/34
Filed: 1948-02-20
Abstract: 637,617. Electromagnetic relays. GUARDIAN ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO. Feb. 20, 1948, No. 5053. Convention date, April 5, 1939. [Class 38 (v)] The armature 20 of a relay has a brass or other non-magnetic extension 22 which passes through an aperture in the leg 12 of a field-piece and pivots about it. Preferably the lower edge of the aperture is curved as at 12c so that the armature can rock sideways so as to align itself with the 'pole-piece 15. A non-magnetic piece 25 limits upward movement of the armature and an insulating panel 28 with an aperture or apertures 29 serves to operate contact springs. A shading ring 17 is provided for A.C. relays.
Patent GB-1022429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the separation of waxy hydrocarbons from oils by flotation
Inventor: TRITSMANS PAUL ALBERT
IPC: C10G73/26
Filed: 1965-02-05
Abstract: In the separation of waxes from oils by flotation at a temperature below the cloud point the feed contains cracked material and has a viscosity of not more than 20 centistokes at the separation temperature.  Dewaxing is effected at 0-80 DEG  F. using nitrogen, flue gas, hydrogen, gaseous hydrocarbons or air for the flotation in amounts of 0.1-10 vols. (S.T.P.) per volume of oil.  The oil is cooled as described in Specification 1,022,430.
Patent GB-257500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to roller skates
IPC: A63C17/08
Filed: 1926-02-23
Abstract: 257,500. Stoops, M. Feb. 23, 1926. Skates.-The platform 1 of a skate having a single roller 4 is made of such a length that the toe and heel of the user project at each end, and a transverse bar 8 against which the heel bears is provided. The roller 4, which is provided with a plain or pneumatic tyre 5, runs in a recess 6 in the platform.
Patent GB-670234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electric discharge lamps
IPC: H01J61/86
Filed: 1948-02-20
Abstract: 670,234. Discharge lamps. SIEMENS ELECTRIC LAMPS & SUPPLIES, Ltd., and CUMMING, H. W. L. Feb. 18, 1949 [Feb. 20, 1948], No. 5154/48. Class 39 (i). [Also in Group XXXV] A discharge lamp has one electrode movable with respect to the opposing fixed electrode for starting purposes. The thoriated tungsten head 10 is supported by a tungsten shank 11 which slides through a steel currentfeeding member 12, making electrical contact therewith. An inner quartz sealing member 7 has a re-entrant portion 15 long enough to contain the whole shank 11 when the electrode is in its retracted position. It then abuts against member 12 so that there is no dead space behind it. The member 7 is partially surrounded by a layer of molybdenum foil 8; another layer of foil 9 connects layer 8 to the member 12, and a further layer 3 makes contact with a terminal 14. The outer quartz envelope of the lamp is collapsed at one end on to this electrode structure, and at the other end on to the fixed electrode structure. Starting is effected by switching on with the lamp vertical, movable electrode uppermost so that it makes contact by its own weight with the lower electrode, and then by reversing the lamp so that the movable electrode falls back, after which the lamp may be carefully brought to a horizontal position without disturbing the electrodes. Alternatively, retraction may be effected magnetically by a solenoid in series with the supply, the shank in this case being tipped with ferromagnetic material. The filling is xenon or krypton at a cold pressure of 650/700 mm., and the lamp should be artificially cooled. An additional resistance in series with the normal ballast resistance is cut out by a relay when the voltage across the lamp reaches a predetermined value. Details' of physical dimensions and operational data are given. Specification 665,342 is referred to.
Patent GB-184508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to anti-vibration devices for the suspension or support of electric lamps
IPC: H01R33/975
Filed: 1921-02-15
Abstract: 184,508. Wardle Engineering Co., Ltd., and Hopwood, E. E. Feb. 15, 1921. A n t i vibration devices. - One or m o r e continuously corrugated members are used as antivibration springs for supporting electric lamps. As shown in Fig. 1, three corrugated' strips of metal 7 are secured at their inner ends to a fixed support 9 by a flanged screw-threaded ferrule 10. The outer ends of the strips are attached to a ring 12 on the lamp-holder 13. In the form shown in Fig. 2, two sets of radially-disposed corrugated strips 7 secured together at their outer edges are used for attaching the lamp to its support. In a further modification, the corrugated radial arms are replaced by a corrugated disc or two corrugated discs secured together at their peripheries, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-213394-A (GB)
Title: Automatic temperature control apparatus
IPC: G05D23/02
Filed: 1923-02-22
Abstract: 213,394. Keith & Blackman Co., Ltd., J., and Keith, G. Feb. 22, 1923. Thermostats.-In a thermostat of the type in which a gas-regulating device is controlled by a valve operated by a thermostatic element including members of different coefficients of expansion through a motion-multiplying device, the latter includes a floating lever engaged by the member of less coefficient of expansion and engaging a flexible strip carrying the valve. The thermostatic element comprises a brass tube 1, Figs. 1 and 2 secured to a chamber 3 and a steel rod 2, Fig. 2, the reduced end 11 of which projects through a hole in one, end of a floating lever 9 the other end of which is supported by an adjusting screw 12. A pin 10 on the lever engages the two arms of a spring plate 8 which is secured to the wall of the chamber by screws 7 and carries a valve member 4 which is normally held away from, the nipple 5. The diaphragm chamber 13, Fig. 1 has a gas inlet. 15, outlet 16 and a partition 17 having an opening 18. A bypass 20 through the diaphragm 14 is controllable by a set screw 20<1>. Pipes 21, 22 connect the chamber 3 to the chamber 13 and a point on the supply system. The closing of the valve 4 tends to equalize the pressures on both sides of the diaphragm which will close the opening 18 under the action of the spring 19.
Patent GB-140191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in benzine washing and de-greasing plant
IPC: D06F43/00
Filed: 1919-03-04
Abstract: 140,191. Irwin, W. March 4, 1919. Stationary batch mixers with rotary stirrers.- A beater or stirrer for an extractor used in benzine washing and degreasing plant has an L-shaped pivoted outer part B the arm of which is connected to the main part A of the stirrer by a spring I. This construction enables the part B to yield and prevent damage should an obstruction become wedged between the stirrer and the shell of the container.
Patent GB-412692-A (GB)
Title: Means combined with petrol pumps for delivering a charge of lubricating oil or the like
IPC: F04B9/14
Filed: 1933-02-22
Abstract: 412,692. Bucket pumps. AVERY-HARDOLL, Ltd., and FRASER, J., Avery House, Clerkenwell Green, London. Feb. 22, 1933, No. 5368. [Class 102 (i).] Means for use in connection with a petrol pump for delivering a charge of lubricating oil for admixture with the petrol during its discharge from the pump, comprise a pump disposed within an oil container 5 which is screwed to a base plate 7 provided with means for securing it to the petrol pump, a pointer 26 for indicating the number of charges of oil delivered, and a pipeline 33 for connecting the delivery side of the pump with the discharge hose of the petrol pump. A lever 18 for actuating the bucket 9 on the suction stroke is pivoted to one end of a link 17 the other end of which is pivotally connected to a member 16 mounted on the upper end of the rod 12. The lever 18 is fixed on a spindle 19 provided with a crank arm 20 to which is pivotally connected a pawl 21 cooperating with a ratchet wheel 22 mounted on a spindle 24, the wheel 22 being formed with a sleeve 22<a> on which is rotatably and frictionally mounted a boss 26<a> provided with a pointer 26 which co-operates with a graduated chart 27, so that the pointer 26 is given a step-by-step motion corresponding to each complete operation of the lever 18. The bucket 9 is depressed by the lever 18 until the member 16 contacts with the upper surface of the base block 7, and the lever 18 is then allowed to rise under the action of a coil spring 15 until a shoulder 12<a> provided on the rod 12 contacts with the bottom surface of the base block 7. To prevent unauthorised action of the lever 18 and unscrewing of the oil container 5, two pivoted locking bars 30, 32, are provided, an enlarged portion 30a of the bar 30 engaging between the member 16 and the base plate 7, and the lower part of the bar 32 engaging between adjacent projections 6<a> provided on a member 6 cemented to the neck 5<a> of the container 5, the bars 30, 32, being locked together by means of a padlock 31.
Patent GB-785212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electromagnetic field-controlling devices
Inventor: JONES CYRIL CHARLES
IPC: G01P15/11
Filed: 1955-05-18
Abstract: 785,212. Transformers and inductors. FERRANTI, Ltd. May 18, 1955, No. 5427/54. Class 38 (2). [Also in Group XXXVIII] A variable inductor for use as an accelerometer has a laminated magnetic core 10, 13 comprising two magnetic circuits having a common air-gap 16, means for setting up an alternating current field in each of the magnetic circuits, a short-circuited coil 19 weighted so as to have substantial mechanical inertia and supported so that only a part thereof moves across the magnetic field in the common air-gap 16 against the action of a spring 22 to vary the reluctances of the two magnetic circuits, response means-such as coils 18-being provided for deriving a signal dependent on the relative values of the reluctances. The alternating current field may be set up by supplying alternating current to the primary winding 17 or by supplying alternating current to the windings 18 connected in a bridge circuit with fixed resistors, the winding 17 being dispensed with. Movement of the coil 19 in one direction due to the acceleration of the vehicle carrying the device causes an output to be developed by the coils 18 oppositely connected in series which output is indicated in magnitude and sense by an instrument 24. Retardation is indicated when the coil 19 moves in the opposite direction.